Pin down deliverables, milestones, payment terms & what counts as done — then download a client-ready SOW PDF
Identifies you as a party. Appears on the cover and signature block.
An SOW must name both parties to be enforceable.
The goal in plain language — what success looks like.
Vague deliverables are the #1 source of scope creep. Spell out name, quantity & format/spec.
Explicitly list what is NOT included so extra requests become billable change orders.
Milestones tie payment to progress. Name, day-offset from start, and % of total fee — percentages must sum to 100%.
Names the dependencies the client must supply — justifies timeline extensions.
Total project fee
This free Statement of Work (SOW) template turns a handful of inputs into a polished, client-ready document that pins down exactly what you'll deliver, by when, for how much, and what counts as done. It's built for freelancers, consultants, and small agencies who win the work but have nothing in writing — the gap where scope creep lives. The SOW lists deliverables, a milestone & payment schedule, acceptance criteria, an out-of-scope clause, client responsibilities, cancellation terms, and IP transfer on final payment. The live preview updates as you type, money math is computed in integer cents so every figure reconciles to the penny, and everything runs 100% in your browser.
Say you're scoping a brand identity package for a $5,000 total fee, a 30% deposit, and a standard 30 / 30 / 40 milestone split (Kickoff, Midpoint, Final delivery), with Net-14 terms.
Notice the rules: the balance is the total minus the deposit, milestone percentages must sum to 100%, and the last milestone absorbs any rounding so the printed total is always exact.
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title="Statement of Work Template" loading="lazy"></iframe>Some terms aren't enforceable everywhere. Many US states and countries cap allowable interest/late fees on commercial invoices, so a 1–1.5%/month default may exceed local statutory limits. "Deemed-acceptance" clauses (auto-accept after N days of silence) are common but not enforceable in every jurisdiction. IP-transfer-on-final-payment is the standard freelancer protection but only covers work the contract actually assigns — carve out any pre-existing or third-party IP. Verify all of these locally with counsel.
Computed amounts are arithmetic aids, not invoices or tax documents — no tax, VAT, or withholding is calculated. All money math is performed in integer cents and the last milestone is reconciled so the schedule sums exactly to the total fee.
A Statement of Work is a short, binding document that pins down exactly what you will deliver, by when, for how much, and what counts as done. It names both parties and lists deliverables, a milestone and payment schedule, acceptance criteria, an out-of-scope clause, client responsibilities, and IP-transfer terms. It is the lightweight contract that prevents scope creep on freelance, consulting, and agency projects.
Deposit due = total fee × the deposit percentage. The balance is the total minus the deposit. Each milestone amount = total fee × that milestone's percentage. To avoid a penny mismatch, the last milestone is reconciled so the schedule sums exactly to the total fee.
Yes. Milestone percentages should sum to 100% so the schedule covers the whole fee. The tool shows the running total and warns you if it is not exactly 100% — it never silently rescales your numbers, so you stay in control.
The out-of-scope clause is the single most important protection against scope creep. It explicitly lists what is NOT included so any new request must go through a written, signed change order with revised cost and timeline before work begins — turning unpaid "small tweaks" into billable work.
No. This template is a starting point and is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction — late-fee caps, deemed-acceptance clauses, and IP-assignment language are not enforceable everywhere. Consult a licensed attorney before signing. The computed amounts are arithmetic aids, not invoices or tax documents.
Widely cited norms are a 30–50% deposit on small projects (10–20% on large ones), a 30/30/40 milestone split, Net-14 payment terms, a 1–1.5% per-month late fee, and 2 included revision rounds with extra rounds billed separately. The tool defaults to these — they are editable, not legal requirements.
No. The entire SOW is built locally in your browser — no sign-up to preview, no server, nothing uploaded. That makes it safe for confidential client and fee information. A free account is only needed to download the PDF so you can save your work across all tools.
Your SOW is built in your browser and saved only there. We don't store or sell your data.